Best of Keiretsu Forum Investment Outlook Keynote Speakers

The Very Best Thought Leadership & Keynote Speakers Recap 2025
and Look Ahead to 2026

We are excited to announce the Best of Keiretsu Forum Investment Outlook on Tuesday, December 10th from Noon PT. 

Join us for this special pre-event showcase of the very best keynote speakers and thought leadership from 2025 as we look ahead to what is in store for 2026.  Join us as we welcome over 250 investors and family offices to join us from across our Northwest, Rockies, North American and global network for thought leadership, quality deal flow and community.

You are cordially invited to register online to join our valued members and investor guests to witness some amazing keynote speakers, followed the next day by two blocks of five company presentations with Q&A and a robust set of breakout sessions the following day. 

Virtual Investor Registration: Please click the Zoom Registration Link below to complete the registration form to attend online: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917628796205/WN_K8WT9Ob7QNS_5WxXYPv7Jg

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Noon - 1:30 PM Pacific Time

Best of Keiretsu Forum Investment Outlook Agenda
Noon - 12:10 PM Welcome & Event Overview
12:10 - 12:30 PM Public Markets Outlook
12:30 - 12:50 PM Family Office Investment Outlook
12: 50 - 1:10 PM AI Investment Outlook
01:10 - 1:30 PM Private Markets Outlook with Ron Weissman 

 
Event Contacts: 
Please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com for assistance with online registration.

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to registered members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

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We will be holding a joint Deep Dive Session for our presenting companies for you to ask questions and  and hear insights from fellow investors. You’ll join a single Zoom call with the option to move between breakout rooms, spending 15–20 minutes with your top companies during the hour-long session.

Why You Should Attend:

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with promising investment opportunities in a focused and interactive setting.

This Deep Dive Session is designed to go beyond the standard pitch. You'll participate in joint breakout sessions, where you can:

• Engage directly with founders in small group discussions
• Ask direct questions to the founding teams of companies across various sectors.
• Hear firsthand what other investors are thinking and evaluating.
• Spend 15–20 minutes in focused discussions with your top companies of interest, gaining deeper insights into their business models, traction, and funding needs.
• Opportunity for foundational due diligence in a collaborative setting
   

All presenting companies will be available during the session. Feel free to move between breakout rooms and explore as many companies as you’d like.

Whether you're conducting due diligence, scouting for your next investment, or want to engage more meaningfully with founders, this session is tailored to help you make informed choices. We look forward to your active participation and valuable interactions.

Event Registration:  This event is by-invitation only. If you wish to attend please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com to receive the login details.

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 3rd 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mountain Time 

For any related questions, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

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Keiretsu Members, Sponsors, Partners, and special guests are invited to join us in reviewing presentations from 6-8 up-and-coming startups at the Keiretsu Forum Cleantech Deal Screening.

We will be focusing on CleanTech Opportunities and will be presenting our new Rockies Cleantech Subcommittee during the pre-show from 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM MT. As always, we have a great lineup of deal flow opportunities for your consideration.

Event Registration: Please click the Zoom Registration Link below to complete the registration form to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617623870611/WN_s-8WFKTPRKCeOPeL8dCVKw

Event Date/Time:
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Mountain Time
8:30 AM -  10:30 AM Pacific Time

Deal Flow/Rockies Region Contact: Please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

Keiretsu Guest Policy: Keiretsu is the one of the world's most active early-stage investment networks. We are working hard to make sure that our portfolio companies have access to the best advice and access to our global network of investors and syndication partners. If you are an investor, please join us by clicking where indicated to register. We would love to have you investing with our members.
You are welcome and encouraged to invite guests who are interested in exploring membership, sponsorship, or presenting with Keiretsu Forum. Please email us their full names and email addresses so we can send them registration details.

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

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We will be holding a joint Deep Dive Session for our presenting companies for you to ask questions and  and hear insights from fellow investors. You’ll join a single Zoom call with the option to move between breakout rooms, spending 15–20 minutes with your top companies during the hour-long session.

Why You Should Attend:

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with promising investment opportunities in a focused and interactive setting.

This Deep Dive Session is designed to go beyond the standard pitch. You'll participate in joint breakout sessions, where you can:

• Engage directly with founders in small group discussions
• Ask direct questions to the founding teams of companies across various sectors.
• Hear firsthand what other investors are thinking and evaluating.
• Spend 15–20 minutes in focused discussions with your top companies of interest, gaining deeper insights into their business models, traction, and funding needs.
• Opportunity for foundational due diligence in a collaborative setting
   

All presenting companies will be available during the session. Feel free to move between breakout rooms and explore as many companies as you’d like.

Whether you're conducting due diligence, scouting for your next investment, or want to engage more meaningfully with founders, this session is tailored to help you make informed choices. We look forward to your active participation and valuable interactions.

Event Registration:  This event is by-invitation only. If you wish to attend please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com to receive the login details.

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, February 3rd 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mountain Time 

For any related questions, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

Online Meeting Best Practices:
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We will be holding a joint Deep Dive Session for our presenting companies for you to ask questions and  and hear insights from fellow investors. You’ll join a single Zoom call with the option to move between breakout rooms, spending 15–20 minutes with your top companies during the hour-long session.

Why You Should Attend:

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with promising investment opportunities in a focused and interactive setting.

This Deep Dive Session is designed to go beyond the standard pitch. You'll participate in joint breakout sessions, where you can:

• Engage directly with founders in small group discussions
• Ask direct questions to the founding teams of companies across various sectors.
• Hear firsthand what other investors are thinking and evaluating.
• Spend 15–20 minutes in focused discussions with your top companies of interest, gaining deeper insights into their business models, traction, and funding needs.
• Opportunity for foundational due diligence in a collaborative setting
   

All presenting companies will be available during the session. Feel free to move between breakout rooms and explore as many companies as you’d like.

Whether you're conducting due diligence, scouting for your next investment, or want to engage more meaningfully with founders, this session is tailored to help you make informed choices. We look forward to your active participation and valuable interactions.

Presenting Companies:

Event Registration:  This event is by-invitation only. If you wish to attend please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com to receive the login details.

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mountain Time

For any related questions, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

Online Meeting Best Practices:
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You are cordially invited to join us for the Investment Syndication Network monthly meeting. Each month we review our deal flow pipeline and best practices with regards to deal screening, due diligence and collaboration around term sheets and corporate governance.  We look forward to an exciting year of syndication in 2025 and appreciate you joining us.

The Investment Syndication Network (ISN) provides a transparent syndication process, professional centralized support and clear expectations to enhance the deal flow quality for members and co-investment funding levels for portfolio companies.

Event Date/Time:
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Mountain Time

Event Contact: Please email Lenin Fernandes @ lenin@k4northwest.com for assistance with registration.

ISN Contact: Please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

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As a member, you are cordially invited to participate in Keiretsu Forum’s Technology Committe Meeting. 

Keiretsu believes that by investing in double, triple and quadruple bottom-line companies we can stretch the value of our investment dollars and create a large impact in the world. Through your involvement, planning and participation in this event, we are expanding our limits to come together and review start-up companies as a whole.

Event Registration:  This event is by invitation only. Please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com for the Zoom meeting password.

Event Date/Time:
Thursday, January 15th 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mountain Time

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

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As a member, you are cordially invited to participate in Keiretsu Forum’s  Life Science Committee Meeting. 

Keiretsu believes that by investing in double, triple, and quadruple bottom-line companies we can stretch the value of our investment dollars and create a large impact in the world. Through your involvement, planning and participation in this event, we are expanding our limits to come together and review startup companies as a whole.

This meeting will commence remotely via conference call. The Life Science Committee will meet on the third Wednesday of each month to review life science startup companies.

Event Registration:  This event is by invitation only. Please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com for the Zoom meeting password.

Event Time/Date:

Wednesday, January 21st 2026
3:30  – 5:00 PM Pacific Time
4:30 - 6:00 PM Mountain Time

Meeting Agenda:
3:30  – 5:00 PM Join call and wait for other LSC members to join
3:35-3:45  Company 1
3:45-4:00 Q&A
4:00-4:15  Company 2
4:15-4:30 Q&A
4:30-5:00 Closed door LSC discussion

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

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We are excited to invite our valued members and guests to join the Keiretsu Team for a special in person Holiday Party Social on Thursday, December 10th, from 6 to 9 PM Mountain Time, where we can all safely congregate together.

We encourage you to RSVP to join us to celebrate the season, where you can indulge in some appetizers and libations and a chance to mingle with the presenting companies along with your favorite Keiretsu members.

Event Registration: Please purchase a ticket and fill in your details. If you wish to bring a guest, kindly share their full name and email address so we can secure their spot.

Location: TBD

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 10th, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT

Members and spouses are welcome! 

(Closed invitation for Active Investors & Special Guests Only)
 

Event Contact: Please email Sanya Sood at sanya@k4northwest.com for assistance with registration or to register guests to attend.

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We are excited to invite our valued members and guests to join the Keiretsu Team for a special in person Holiday Party Social on Wednesday, December 9th, from 6 to 9 PM Mountain Time, where we can all safely congregate together.

We encourage you to RSVP to join us to celebrate the season, where you can indulge in some appetizers and libations and a chance to mingle with the presenting companies along with your favorite Keiretsu members.

Event Registration: Please purchase a ticket and fill in your details. If you wish to bring a guest, kindly share their full name and email address so we can secure their spot.

Location: TBD
Date/Time:  Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT

Members and spouses are welcome! 

(Closed invitation for Active Investors & Special Guests Only)
 

Event Contact: Please email Sanya Sood at sanya@k4northwest.com for assistance with registration or to register guests to attend.

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Best of Keiretsu Forum Virtual Investment Showcase

Top Deal Flow Opportunities in 2026

We are excited to announce the Best of Keiretsu Forum Virtual  Investment  Showcase on Wednesday, December 9th from 12:30 PM PT. 

Join us to witness some of our Top Deal Flow Opportunities in 2026 and welcome over 250 investors and family offices to join us from across our Northwest, Rockies, North American and global network for thought leadership, quality deal flow and community.

You are cordially invited to register online to join our valued members and investor guests to witness some amazing keynote speakers, followed by two blocks of six company presentations with Q&A and a robust set of breakout sessions the following day. 

Virtual Investor Registration: Please click the Zoom Registration Link below to complete the registration form to attend online: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9517368158198/WN_lvrmOUeZQ0WSn62D-Qwclg

Event Date/Time:
Wednesday, December 9th, 2026
12:30 - 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Best of Keiretsu Forum Agenda
12:30 - 12:45 PM Welcome & Event Overview
12:45 - 1:00 PM Keynote Speaker 1
1:00 - 3:40 PM Company Presentations
3:40 - 4:00 PM Keynote Speaker 2

Breakout Session
Thursday, December 10th, 2026
1: 00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
1:00 - 2:30 PM PT - Block I Companies
2:30 - 4:00 PM PT - Block II Companies

 
Event Contacts: 
Please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com for assistance with online registration.

Virtual Event Location: 
Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to registered members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

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Sponsors: 

The Premier Gathering of the Investor Capital Community

Thursday, June 18th, 2026
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM​​​​​​ Pacific Time
Location: TBD

ABOUT
The Investor Capital Expo is the premier gathering of the angel capital community, bringing together investors and entrepreneurs looking for funding. The Investor Capital Expo is organized by Keiretsu Forum, the world’s largest angel investment network, and was created to foster collaboration among angel groups & family offices as well as reach out to the larger investment community.

ATTENDEES 
Attendees will include over 450 investors. If you would like to attend, please register online here or contact Lenin Fernandes at  (206) 737-3123. The invitation is extended to  active accredited investors only.  Keiretsu Member registration is free.

PRESENTERS
The Expo will feature eighteen high-quality, diverse investment opportunities in technology, healthcare/life sciences, consumer products, real estate, and funds. Companies that apply to Keiretsu Forum are typically in their A or B rounds having already secured initial funding of $500k to $1.5 million from founders, friends, family, and individual angels.  Keiretsu Forum is a global angel investment network that welcomes applications from international companies.

EXPO AGENDA 

07:30 am-08:00 am Breakfast, Registration & Booth Exhibitors Setup
08:00 am-08:15 am Opening Remarks
08:15 am-08:35 am  Keynote Speaker
08:35 am-08:45 am Expo Overview
08:45 am-10:15 am Block I Presentations
10:15 am-10:30 am  Morning Break
10:30 am-11:00 am   Keynote Speaker
11:00 am-12:30 pm Block II Presentations
12:30 pm-1:00 pm Lunch Break 
01:00 pm-1:30 pm  Afternoon Keynote Speaker
01:30 pm-1:50pm Awards & Recognition
01:50 pm-3:20 pm Block III Presentations
03:20pm - 3:40 pm Concluding Keynote Speaker
03:40 pm-4:00 pm Collect Gold Sheets, Most Valued Company Competition Overview
04:00 pm-4:15 pm Most Valued Company Award Presentation
04:15 pm-6:00 pm Wine Reception, Networking and Adjourn

Entrepreneurs interested in presenting, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com. 
 

For further inquiries regarding partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lenin Fernandes (206) 737-3123 or via email to lenin@k4northwest.com or Stephanie Haaf (206) 529-3687 or via email to shaaf@keiretsuforum.com 

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